Pick a peck for pickles or opt for fewer and raw — no matter how you slice them, cucumbers are great for summer gardens small to large

Learning how to inventory your plants is the first step in dealing with an overgrown landscape

A covered pergola can increase the time you spend in your outdoor living space. Which covering should you choose?

The view and fresh air from your windows make a huge impact on the experience of being in your house

Sometimes you can be surprised by the kitchen style that really calls to you. The proof is in the pictures

Design advice, inspiration and observations that struck a chord this week

Rectangular, oval, round or square: Here are ways to choose your dining table shape (or make the most of the one you already have)

Foster friendships among plants for protection from pests, pollination support and color camaraderie

Neither heat nor cold nor lack of water fazes this flowering succulent, which adds spiky texture to Southwestern landscapes

Get ahead with this early-blooming perennial, which has an unusual feature you've got to feel for yourself